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Clear and consistent communication eases uncertainty

By Sue Palmer on January 30, 2024

“The mistake is thinking that there can be an antidote to the uncertainty.” David Levithan I like to be in control of what’s going on in my life. Don’t we all? Uncertainty makes me anxious, and I fight harder to take back control. It turns out that horses don’t respond well to uncertainty, either. As Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer Carley O’Callaghan (Considerate Horsemanship) said in a FB post, “When we are not consistent and clear, the horse doesn't understand what's expected. Quickly, you'll find yourself in a situation that's not enjoyable/dangerous with a horse that doesn't understand. When we are being clear with horses, we will quickly find our need to correct the horse becomes less and less. If you feel you’re correcting the same thing over and over, it's time to change the approach and question.”

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Clear and consistent communication eases uncertainty